Melba's Place

The drinks are definitely the best around. They're very strong so one or two is totally enough! People I know state they are tore up after the drinks so tread lightly. What I have a problem with is the owner! She really has a stink attitude and says whatever out her mouth clearly without thinking twice. So I was asked to leave after I spent my money on food and drinks "Infraction to the "dress code." If you have a dress code, that should be clearly posted for the public at least on your website. The food is overpriced but I can expect that. I am very saddened and annoyed because as a woman of color, we constantly hear negative. We let our hair down look, our best and try to unwind for another woman to tear us down with such a statement as "You can't dress like that in a crowded club?" My response was "What crowd?" It was like 20 people in there and four of them were me and my friends. I really don't think this is a reputable business an while it has its good points, the owner needs to learn interpersonal skills and keep her personal opinions to herself and all your damn employees need to know your "policy" which should be posted. I won't be back.

I do not recommend this business. Very ghetto and unprofessional... they lie to customers to get entry fee money and do not have any shame about it. They had us pay to enter for the dance area in the back and within 1 minute, they closed the back and made everyone move to the front and didneven have a dj. They had a cd playing smdh and would not refund the entry fee money.

Your basic bmore hole in the wall establishment. It's actually larger than it looks from the outside. The music was good and extra loud I enjoy that and the drinks. The best part is the lightskinned bartender in the back. She knows how to make a drink. I didn't try any of the food...lol...the floor was sticky. That's it

Spend New Years here - $25 cover charge! Which wasn't a problem but the food window is very unpleasant and rude which makes ordering food a hassle.... Then to add the cherry on top the dips are 50 cents and we ordered wings then we had to pay 50 cent for the carry out bag needless to say I wish we wouldn't beat our own people but we do so that required this review

I am not a regular club goer, but love coming here. They owner always go out the way to make sure every patron is having a good time. You can celebrate your birthday here.The bar is fully stocked with high end brands. This place also has the best bartenders. Thursday nights is karaoke night. They also have tvs for entertainment, and kitchen that serves some good hot platters or sides. There is street parking, free after 6. Happy hour is ftom 5-7.

Nice spot for older folks. Music and drinks on point. Visited my cousins in Baltimore and had a great time.

I have never been so humiliated , when my best friend and I went to celebrate New Year's eve at Melba's Place. We arrived early around 8'clock in the evening, so that we would be able to get a table and seating to enjoy a good meal because my friend was famish. We went directly to order food and then our drinks. We waited for our food order for about 45 minutes. When asked how much longer would it be for food order, the cook said "15 more minutes. My friend continued to ask about her food. All out the blue, a large female security bouncer, came over to my friend and said " Miss come on miss, you have to go." They escorted her out the club without her coat. They allowed me to get our coats, while she waited outside in the cold. They did not refund our money. I advise anyone that goes there, do not go hungry AND MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A WARM COAT.

Attending on a Saturday is great evening. They have the best bartenders. Food and drinks prices are great considering they are VERY heavy handed on the alcohol. Lounge is split into two rooms with restrooms in the middle. ATM is on-site if needed.

After an unexpected adjustment in my traveling plans this past week I landed it Baltimore MD, literally. I flew into DC and after spending a day there trained into Bmore to see what this city had to offer for a solo girl vaca. I crashed Airbnb style with a whole house to myself and set out to eat great Vegan food, meet locals and see what activities I could get into. This spot nailed it! Super friendly locals suggested Melba's Place for a mature, safe place to go out dancing solo. I trusted their referral and couldn't be happier. I called mid day to check Saturday hours and cover charge. Spoke to a friendly long time bartender named Will who gave me the low down and said he'd look out for me there. And he did. They open at 5:00 and it slowly fills up throughout the night. After 9 is a $5 cover, after 11pm is $10. I paid $10 and it was worth it for the great music selection, strong drinks and outgoing crowd. There are two separate rooms with Djs spinning, bars and dance floors. The front is more R&B and smooth soul with some funk. You can chair dance at the bar or get up and hit a modest sized dance floor. The back bar has a larger dance floor, is darker lit and Dj is playing house music and old school jams. I'd say a more energetic, louder crowd in the back. So you can go back and forth or chill depending on your mood. I met some very sweet woman there who were regulars (plenty of those) and they were welcoming to this new young face. You can tell many people know each other but I was welcomed by all with no issues. The crowd was "grown and sexy " as they like to describe it. It'd agree. I sat in the front room and hung out barside with Will most of the time until I got up to dance. One I hit the floor I never sat back down. The Dj was on point. I promised them all I'd definitely be back when I visit Baltimore again. If you're looking for a nice chill bar with great throwback jams or house/old school with a mature vibe (no young ruffians) this is a good spot. Dress to impress. Take cash. No cards accepted. ATM on premises. Have a good time! Tell the bartender Will Alonna from Pa sent you:)

The best DJs I have come across in Baltimore. Fridays and Mondays are lit! If you want to dance all night, this is your spot.